The Harness Horse Youth Foundation, in cooperation with Diamond Creek Farm, presented a demonstration titled ‘Lines, Not Reins’ at the recent International Certified Horsemanship Association’s Conference held at Houghton College, Houghton, NY.

“We took the opportunity to expose a new audience of professional horsepersons and clinicians and explain driving from the racing side,” Ellen Taylor, HHYF executive director, said. “With the assistance of Homer and Missy (HHYF Trottingbreds) and Emily Gross from Diamond Creek and Jennifer Connor, HHYF trustee, we discussed harness parts, hitching and then provided participants the chance to drive, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who got on the jog cart!”

CHA’s mission is accomplished by promoting excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse industry. This is accomplished by certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences and publishing educational resources such as horsemanship manuals, DVDs, safety video shorts, webinars, a monthly radio show, and a weekly blog.

Attendees at the conference numbered 150 from 27 states and two provinces.

HHYF events would not be possible without the support of the following 2019 sponsors:

Win & Place Level: Diamond Creek Farm, All American Harnessbreds, Brittany Farms, IN Standardbred Association, Kentuckiana Farms, Lindy Farms, PM Advertising, PA Harness Horsemen’s Association, Jim & Georgia Simpson, and Southern Oaks Training Center.

Stable Level: Joe Asher/Chris McErlean, Fair Island Farm, Fair Winds Farm, Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, Standardbred Owners and Breeders of New Jersey, Val D’or Farms. Additional support from: Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, US Trotting Association, Big Dee’s, Burke Racing LLC, Cameo Hills Farm, Embroidery Unlimited, New Meadowlands, New York State Ag & Breeding Development Fund, Preferred Equine Marketing, Tioga Downs, Vernon Downs, World Wide Pedigrees.

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is a charitable 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing young people and their families educational opportunities with harness horses in order to foster the next generation of participants and fans. The Foundation has been making a difference in young people's lives since 1976; its programs include interactive learning experiences with racehorses as well as offering scholarships and creating and distributing educational materials relating to harness racing.

For further information about HHYF, please visit www.hhyf.org or call the office at 317-908-0029.

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